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Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs Circa 1780
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Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs Circa 1780

18th century
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A good set of 4 mahogany dining chairs circa 1780. With shaped, reeded back columns, shaped front legs and H-stretchers.

The wide, overstuffed seats are in excellent condition having been re-covered with a good quality fabric.

A solid set of chairs with a beautiful patina.

Height - 36.5" / 93cm

Height to seat - 17.5" / 45cm

Width - 21" / 53cm

Depth - 18" / 46cm

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Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

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A good set of 4 mahogany dining chairs circa 1780. With shaped, reeded back columns, shaped front legs and H-stretchers.
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The wide, overstuffed seats are in excellent condition having been re-covered with a good quality fabric.
Fairford Barn Antiques

A solid set of chairs with a beautiful patina.

Height - 36.5" / 93cm

Height to seat - 17.5" / 45cm

Width - 21" / 53cm

Depth - 18" / 46cm

Date of Manufacture

Fairford Barn Antiques has dated these Georgian Mahogany Dining Chairs to the 18th Century.

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SA1240316
Dealers Internal Ref
165/501/272
Fairford Barn Antiques
Fairford Barn Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021

Sale of quality georgian and victorian furniture.

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Set of four late 18th-century Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring pierced vertical splat backs and striped upholstered seats.
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Set of Four Mahogany Dining Chairs Circa 1780

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Set of four late 18th-century Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring pierced vertical splat backs and striped upholstered seats.
Set of four mahogany dining chairs circa 1780
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Set of four late 18th-century Georgian mahogany dining chairs featuring pierced vertical splat backs and striped upholstered seats.
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  • ObjectDining Chairs
  • Period18th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialMahogany, Fabric
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsPierced splat back, Square tapered legs, H-stretcher, Striped upholstery

This set of four eighteenth-century Georgian dining chairs originates from the period around 1780 and exemplifies traditional English craftsmanship. Constructed from dark brown mahogany with a polished finish, each chair displays an open back with shaped, reeded columns framing pierced vertical splats. The wide, overstuffed seats are upholstered in a fabric patterned with red, orange, and purple vertical stripes, finished with pale piping along the lower border. Below the seat, the framework incorporates shaped front legs and reinforced H-stretchers. Measuring 93 cm in total height, with a seat height of 45 cm, a width of 53 cm, and a depth of 46 cm, these dining chairs provide comfortable seating for formal dining spaces or traditional living environments. Their sturdy timber construction and classic profile suit both period and country house interiors.

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Georgian dining chairs from around 1780 reflect the design evolution between Chippendale and Hepplewhite styles, characterised by geometric pierced back splats, mahogany construction, and neoclassically balanced proportions.

Cabinetmakers utilised dense West Indian or Cuban mahogany joined with traditional hand-cut mortise and tenon joints, often secured with wooden dowels and reinforced with lower stretchers for structural integrity.

Authentic period pieces display hand-planed timber surfaces, hand-carved joinery, original corner block support under the seat rails, and subtle timber shrinkage consistent with two centuries of age.

Positioning antique mahogany chairs alongside a contemporary minimalist table creates an engaging contrast between historical craftsmanship and modern lines.

Apply a clear beeswax polish annually to protect the original patination, clean fabric upholstery with a soft brush, and position timber away from direct heat sources to prevent drying.
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